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In this lesson, we will learn how to order food and drink at a restaurant or cafe in Persian, and also how to express our likes and dislikes. Food is an important part of Iranian culture, and we have a wide variety of delicious dishes and beverages to choose from. So let's dive in and explore the vocabulary and phrases that will help us navigate the culinary landscape of Iran!


In this lesson, we will learn how to order food and drink in a restaurant or cafe in Iranian Persian. Restaurants are an important part of Iranian culture, as food is often seen as a way to bring people together and share hospitality. Learning how to order in Persian is not only practical but also a great opportunity to connect with people and make friends.
== Ordering Food and Drink ==


When you go to a restaurant or cafe in Iran, you may encounter different situations, such as ordering from a menu, asking for recommendations, or requesting specific dietary preferences. Here are some useful phrases and vocabulary to help you in these situations:


<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Swimming|Swimming]] & [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Baby|Baby]].</span>
=== Basic Phrases ===
== Useful expressions ==


Here are some of the most common expressions you will encounter when ordering food and drink in Persian:
Let's start with some basic phrases that you can use when ordering food and drink:


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* "I would like to order, please." - "Lotfan, mikham sefaresh konam."
! Iranian Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
* "What do you recommend?" - "Che chizi tavsiye mikonid?"
|-
* "Do you have any vegetarian options?" - "Vazhegan darid?"
| سلام || "salam" || hello/greetings
* "I am allergic to peanuts." - "Man beh zardchobe alergi daram."
|-
* "Can I see the menu, please?" - "Mishe menoyo bebinam, lotfan?"
| خوبی؟ || "khobi?" || how are you?
* "Is there a special today?" - "Emrooze mozoo'i hast?"
|-
* "Can I have the bill, please?" - "Mishe hesab ro bedam, lotfan?"
| خیلی خوب || "kheili khob" || very good
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| می‌خواهم || "mikhaham" || I would like to...
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| منو لطفاً به ... بیاورید || "mano lotfan be <food/drink item> biavarid" || please bring me...
|-
| لطفاً || "lotfan" || please
|-
| سپاس || "sepas" || thanks
|-
| نوش جان || "nush-e jan" || bon appétit/enjoy your meal
|-
| قراره چی بخورید؟ || "ghareh che bekhorid?" || what are you going to eat?
|-
| من ... می‌خواهم || "man ... mikhaham" || I would like to have/ order...
|}


== Food and drink items ==
=== Vocabulary ===


Here are some of the most common food and drink items in Persian:
Now let's learn some vocabulary related to food and drink:


=== Food items ===
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{| class="wikitable"
! Iranian Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Iranian Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
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| کباب || "kabab" || kebab
| غذا || ghaza || food
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| خورشت || "khoresh" || stew
| نوشیدنی || noshidani || beverage
|-
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| پلو || "polo" || rice
| نان || nan || bread
|-
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| برنج || "berenj" || rice
| برنج || berenj || rice
|-
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| نان || "nan" || bread
| گوشت || goosht || meat
|-
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| سوپ || "soup" || soup
| مرغ || morgh || chicken
|}
 
=== Drink items ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Iranian Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
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| چای || "chai" || tea
| ماهی || mahi || fish
|-
|-
| آب || "ab" || water
| سبزیجات || sabzijat || vegetables
|-
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| نوشابه || "noshabe" || soft drink/soda
| میوه || meyve || fruit
|-
|-
| شراب || "sharab" || wine
| قهوه || ghahve || coffee
|-
|-
| بیر || "bir" || beer
| چای || chai || tea
|}
|}


== Example conversation ==
=== Ordering from the Menu ===
 
When you are ready to order, you can use the following phrases:
 
* "I would like the chicken kebab, please." - "Lotfan, kebab morgh mikham."
* "Can I have the vegetable soup?" - "Mishe ash sabzijat ro bedam?"
* "I'll have the fish with rice." - "Man mahi ba berenj mikham."
* "Do you have any vegetarian options?" - "Vazhegan darid?"
* "What do you recommend?" - "Che chizi tavsiye mikonid?"


Here is an example conversation of ordering food and drink in a cafe:
=== Expressing Likes and Dislikes ===


Customer: سلام
If you want to express your likes and dislikes, you can use the following phrases:
Waiter: سلام. خوبی؟
Customer: خیلی خوب. منو لطفاً یک کباب و یک چای بیاورید.
Waiter: البته. چای سیاه یا سبز؟
Customer: سبز لطفاً.
Waiter: اینجاست. نوش جان.
Customer: سپاس.


Translation:
* "I love this dish." - "Man in ghaza ro dust daram."
Customer: Hello.
* "I don't like spicy food." - "Man ghaza-yeh torki ro dost nadaram."
Waiter: Hello. How are you?
* "This drink is delicious." - "In noshidani khoshmaze."
Customer: Very good. Please bring me a kebab and a tea.
* "I'm not a fan of seafood." - "Man oghdehi ha ro khoshhal nemisham."
Waiter: Of course. Black or green tea?
Customer: Green, please.
Waiter: Here it is. Bon appétit.
Customer: Thanks.


== Practice ==
=== Additional Phrases ===


Practice ordering food and drink in Persian with a friend or language partner. Try to use the useful expressions and food/drink items we have learned.
Here are some additional phrases that may come in handy when ordering food and drink:


== Cultural notes ==
* "Is the water filtered?" - "Ab, saftrin shode?"
* "Can I have some more bread, please?" - "Mishe ye kam nane bishtar bedam, lotfan?"
* "Do you accept credit cards?" - "Kard-e etemad ra qabul mikonid?"
* "Is there a restroom?" - "Dastshuye'i hast?"
* "Can I have a glass of water, please?" - "Mishe ye tumbek ab bedam, lotfan?"


In Iranian culture, it is common for guests to be offered food and drink as a sign of hospitality. Refusing politely and repeatedly is expected before accepting. Additionally, it is customary to share dishes and order a variety of food items to be shared among the group. It's also important to be patient as service may be slower than in other countries.
== Practice Exercise ==


== Sources ==
Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Imagine you are at a restaurant in Iran and you want to order food and drink. Write down the sentences you would use in Persian to place your order. Don't forget to include any dietary preferences or restrictions you may have.
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_cuisine Persian cuisine]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi_Restaurant_Rumi Restaurant]


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In this lesson, we learned how to order food and drink at a restaurant or cafe in Persian. We also learned how to express our likes and dislikes. Food is an important part of Iranian culture, and being able to navigate the culinary landscape will enhance your cultural experience. So next time you find yourself in Iran, don't hesitate to try the delicious Persian cuisine!
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Iranian Persian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Unit 6: Food and drink → Lesson 12: Ordering food and drink

In this lesson, we will learn how to order food and drink at a restaurant or cafe in Persian, and also how to express our likes and dislikes. Food is an important part of Iranian culture, and we have a wide variety of delicious dishes and beverages to choose from. So let's dive in and explore the vocabulary and phrases that will help us navigate the culinary landscape of Iran!

Ordering Food and Drink[edit | edit source]

When you go to a restaurant or cafe in Iran, you may encounter different situations, such as ordering from a menu, asking for recommendations, or requesting specific dietary preferences. Here are some useful phrases and vocabulary to help you in these situations:

Basic Phrases[edit | edit source]

Let's start with some basic phrases that you can use when ordering food and drink:

  • "I would like to order, please." - "Lotfan, mikham sefaresh konam."
  • "What do you recommend?" - "Che chizi tavsiye mikonid?"
  • "Do you have any vegetarian options?" - "Vazhegan darid?"
  • "I am allergic to peanuts." - "Man beh zardchobe alergi daram."
  • "Can I see the menu, please?" - "Mishe menoyo bebinam, lotfan?"
  • "Is there a special today?" - "Emrooze mozoo'i hast?"
  • "Can I have the bill, please?" - "Mishe hesab ro bedam, lotfan?"

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Now let's learn some vocabulary related to food and drink:

Iranian Persian Pronunciation English
غذا ghaza food
نوشیدنی noshidani beverage
نان nan bread
برنج berenj rice
گوشت goosht meat
مرغ morgh chicken
ماهی mahi fish
سبزیجات sabzijat vegetables
میوه meyve fruit
قهوه ghahve coffee
چای chai tea

Ordering from the Menu[edit | edit source]

When you are ready to order, you can use the following phrases:

  • "I would like the chicken kebab, please." - "Lotfan, kebab morgh mikham."
  • "Can I have the vegetable soup?" - "Mishe ash sabzijat ro bedam?"
  • "I'll have the fish with rice." - "Man mahi ba berenj mikham."
  • "Do you have any vegetarian options?" - "Vazhegan darid?"
  • "What do you recommend?" - "Che chizi tavsiye mikonid?"

Expressing Likes and Dislikes[edit | edit source]

If you want to express your likes and dislikes, you can use the following phrases:

  • "I love this dish." - "Man in ghaza ro dust daram."
  • "I don't like spicy food." - "Man ghaza-yeh torki ro dost nadaram."
  • "This drink is delicious." - "In noshidani khoshmaze."
  • "I'm not a fan of seafood." - "Man oghdehi ha ro khoshhal nemisham."

Additional Phrases[edit | edit source]

Here are some additional phrases that may come in handy when ordering food and drink:

  • "Is the water filtered?" - "Ab, saftrin shode?"
  • "Can I have some more bread, please?" - "Mishe ye kam nane bishtar bedam, lotfan?"
  • "Do you accept credit cards?" - "Kard-e etemad ra qabul mikonid?"
  • "Is there a restroom?" - "Dastshuye'i hast?"
  • "Can I have a glass of water, please?" - "Mishe ye tumbek ab bedam, lotfan?"

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Imagine you are at a restaurant in Iran and you want to order food and drink. Write down the sentences you would use in Persian to place your order. Don't forget to include any dietary preferences or restrictions you may have.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we learned how to order food and drink at a restaurant or cafe in Persian. We also learned how to express our likes and dislikes. Food is an important part of Iranian culture, and being able to navigate the culinary landscape will enhance your cultural experience. So next time you find yourself in Iran, don't hesitate to try the delicious Persian cuisine!

Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions


Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation


Unit 3: Talking about daily routines


Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns


Unit 5: Persian culture and customs


Unit 6: Food and drink


Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation


Unit 8: Persian literature and arts


Unit 9: Travel and transportation


Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences


Unit 11: Persian history and geography


Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment



Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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